Wilbanks Dam
Wilbanks Dam is an earth dam located in McLennan County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wilbanks Dam
The primary purpose of Wilbanks Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jess Wilbanks (private). It impounds the Tr-riggs Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 842 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/1987. That was over 38 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| River/Stream | Tr-riggs Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.54911, -96.94536 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 842 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JESS WILBANKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1987 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04111 |
| Federal ID | TX04111 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |